2021 Honda Pilot: Cracked chipped windshield
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2021 Pilot report: cracked chipped windshield. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 20,350 miles.
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2021 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772365 (filed 10/20/2026): “The information screen goes blank. then at that point the backup camera will not show on screen when backing up. creating a blind spot and hazard…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751970 (filed 07/21/2026): “My 2021 honda pilot has a recurring electrical/network communication failure that causes “network communication lost” and “most net off” messages to appear on the infotainment screen. when this occurs, the infotainment system malfunctions, audio becomes unavai…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replaced windshield (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,420 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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